1997 HYUNDAI EXCEL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 HYUNDAI EXCEL
The 1997 HYUNDAI EXCEL has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Hyundai Motor America for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Air Bagsfrontal (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 HYUNDAI EXCEL
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1997 HYUNDAI EXCEL. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1997 HYUNDAI EXCEL
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 HYUNDAI EXCEL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bagsfrontal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
SUN ROOF LEAKED AND WAS REPAIRED UNSUCCESSFULLY 3 TIMES BY MISSOULA HYUNDAI.DEALER FINALLY TOOK SUN ROOF OFF AND REPLACED SEAL. WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY THE ROOF CAME COMPLETELY OFF AND FLEW OFF. FORTUNATELY IT DIDN'T HIT ANOTHER CAR!! DEALERSHIP REFUSES TO FIX IT BECAUSE THE WARRANTY RAN OUT BY THE TIME WE GOT HOME FROM VACATION(THIS HAPPENED WHILE WE DRIVING TO CA FROM MT). HYUNDAI WON'T FIX IT BECAUSE THEY SAY IT IS THE DEALERS PROBLEM! HELP!!!! TRIED TO GET HELP THROUGH CONSUMER AFFAIRS, BUT DIDN'T GET ANY! *AK
WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A LARGE PUDDLE IN THE ROAD WAY, THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT FLICKERED AND STAYED ON.
Safety Rating for the 1997 HYUNDAI EXCEL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 HYUNDAI EXCEL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 HYUNDAI EXCEL
Hyundai Motor America has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1997 HYUNDAI EXCEL. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
97110199004 — STRUCTURE:BODY
VARIOUS INFORMATION ON PROPER CARE FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS AND CORRECTIVE STEPS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE. *YC
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 HYUNDAI EXCEL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HYUNDAI EXCEL
- 1992 HYUNDAI EXCEL — 39 complaints
- 1993 HYUNDAI EXCEL — 26 complaints
- 1994 HYUNDAI EXCEL — 53 complaints
- 1995 HYUNDAI EXCEL — 5 complaints
- 1996 HYUNDAI EXCEL — 3 complaints
- 1997 HYUNDAI EXCEL (current)
- 1998 HYUNDAI EXCEL — 2 complaints
- 2001 HYUNDAI EXCEL — 7 complaints
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